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CSG President James Giuliano and Project Manager Eileen Eagle were pleased to attend Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony to signify the official start of construction for renovation of the John Wallace Middle School in Newington.

We were joined by Mayor Jon Trister, MPA, Town Council members, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maureen Brummet, Principal Daniel Dias, State Representatives Kate C. Farrar and Gary Turco, and State Senator Matthew Lesser. The ceremony highlighted the collaborative nature of the project, which saw the Town’s Board of Education and Town Council join forces to get a referendum passed, in turn receiving a higher reimbursement rate from the State.

School projects are at the heart of what we do, and CSG is honored to serve as Owner's Project Manager for this renovation. This project represents the continuation of a rewarding partnership with the Town of Newington and its schools. What started as a professional relationship has grown into a genuine partnership – we’re honored to work alongside Chairman Stephen Woods and the building committee, Town leadership, the Board of Education, and Newington Public Schools staff.

Managing renovations while keeping schools operational requires a particular kind of coordination, in this case provided by CSG’s Eileen Eagle. Eileen’s experience managing phased renovations in occupied facilities has been integral to the success of this project, and she has navigated these challenges with grace. We’d also like to thank our collaborative partners on this project: Newfield Construction and Friar Architecture Inc.

As we formally break ground, we're excited to see this vision come to life. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the community of Newington, and seeing John Wallace Middle School serve students and families for generations to come.